Despite what it seems, winter camping does not have to be cold and miserable. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoors person with lots of camping experience under your belt or new to the outdoor lifestyle, rest assured you can get out and camp in the outdoors even when it’s chilly. You do not need to be …
Whether you cook with them, use them as ornamental decorations in your yard, to keep insects away, or for a plethora of other things, growing herbs is relatively easy and immensely rewarding. They can be grown indoors or outdoors and in containers or plant beds. No matter how you do it, one thing is certain: …
When you go out camping, several staples will make it an enjoyable experience. Camp chairs, food, and beverages are some that come to mind. If you’re out for a prolonged period, a shower of some sort is also quite lovely. While camp chairs are easy, the others require some preparation and forethought, including boiling water. …
Whether you’ve been stung by them, seen them flying around, or are an advocate for saving them, bees touch all of us in one way or another. They are an essential part of the natural ecosystem and pollinate flowers, crops, and other plants. Whether you live off-grid, in a little cabin in the woods, or …
If you’re reading this article, chances are you have bats and you are in need of a quick acting bat repellent. These flying mammals are good for the environment when they stay outside. Indoors, bats can make humans sick. Their excrement can contain toxic fungus that causes a serious upper respiratory infection called histoplasmosis. Luckily, …
Some things just make life better, and coffee is one of them. Few things are as pleasurable as a hot, steaming cup of coffee around a campfire, sitting by a lake, or watching the sun come up as it colors the sky. Coffee and camping go hand-in-hand. Knowing how to make coffee while camping may …
Few things in life feel better than a shower, especially if you haven’t had one in a few days. Whether you’re spending the weekend camping or full-time living off-grid, good hygiene is always a good idea! Fortunately, there are many ways to enjoy a good wash up without electricity. An off-grid shower is an excellent …
If you love cooking with and eating mushrooms, you’re not alone. Mushrooms are very popular and used for all kinds of culinary delights. However, they can be expensive. You could pick them in the wild, but if you don’t know what you’re doing, this can be a risky endeavor since there are many toxic and …
As you see the ants crawling under your doorway, out from under your cabin, house, or scurrying into your pantry, you know you’ve got problems. Ants never come alone, and you watch with a little bit of panic and alarm as more and more of them march into and invade your space. So, the question …
Cast iron teapots originated in 17th century Japan and have recently gained popularity in the West. Last year, we bought a cast iron kettle and learned how to take care of it. It’s a bit different from common teapot materials, but we say viva la difference! We have enjoyed learning how to use a cast …
